CM4225 - ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY

Academic Year 24/25 - Semester 1

 

Assessments:

• Midterm: 30%

• Group Project/Presentation: 10%

• Final Exam: 60%

Lecturer: A/P Ge Shaozhong

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Difficulty of the course: 3/5

Pace of the course: Just right

 

Workload of Course (Average number of actual hours spent per week)

To learn the content: 2 hours

To complete assignments: 3 hours

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REVIEW

What advice would you give to someone considering taking this course?

 

DolleEicir: Yes can overload. Take CM2122 first (pre-requisite). Need to practice, especially 2D NMR. 2 types of questions: Assignment and Unknown Compounds. Assignment is hard because of complex molecule, hence need to practice and develop strategies to solve. Unknown compounds can be easier but tricky. Have a clear head, get enough sleep, be very methodical when approaching the questions, as it is easy to be overwhelmed and confused.

 

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What did you enjoy or find most useful from this course?

 

DolleEicir: Very useful if venturing into organic chemistry. The ability to read NMR spectrum to deduce structures is a skill that takes time to master.

 

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What aspects of the course did you find most challenging, and why?

 

DolleEicir: Tutorials and Exam become increasingly difficult, because the compounds become increasingly complex, and may require multiple concepts from 1D NMR to aid in resolving structures when using 2D NMR.

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What resources did you find most helpful in helping you better understand the course material?

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DolleEicir: Textbook "Organic Structures from 2D NMR Spectra" and its solution booklet would benefit you greatly in developing and practicing questions involving 2D NMR.

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What other courses do you think should be taken before or concurrently with this module?

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DolleEicir: CM2122 (pre-requisite). There is CM3141 if you want a deeper understanding of how MS and NMR works, but is not necessary.